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When ethyne is subjected to ozonolysis of, what is the end product?(a) formic acid(b) acetic acid(c) oxalic acid(d) glucoseThis question was posed to me in semester exam.The doubt is from Hydrocarbons topic in chapter Hydrocarbons of Chemistry – Class 11

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Correct choice is (a) formic acid

Best explanation: When a mole of ethane is SUBJECTED to ozonolysis, it REACTS with a mole of ozone in presence of carbon tetrachloride and zinc or water, in order to give ONE mole GLYOXAL and then it forms TWO moles formic acid.



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